Warehouse Manager

Brakes; Portbury; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in Portbury is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee night shift operations with a team of around 150. You will be responsible for ensuring efficiency, implementing improvements, and fostering a people-first culture. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in managing large-scale warehouse functions, strong financial acumen, and the ability to develop their team effectively. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Experience in leading large-scale warehouse functions.
• Ability to create and implement plans for improvement.
• Strong financial and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead night shift operations managing a team of circa 150 colleagues.
• Plan and manage resources to ensure efficiency.
• Foster a people-first culture within the team.

Skills

Resource management

Cost management

Customer relationship building

Financial skills

Team development

Job description

Job Description

£60,800 inclusive of shift allowance, plus car allowance and benefits package

Sunday - Thursday starting from 20 : 00 until 00 : 00 (40 hours per week)

When you join Brakes, you’ll become part of a top UK food business. You’ll also become part of Sysco GB – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Portbury as a Warehouse Manager and take your career to the next level.

A satisfying role

A key figure within the site, you’ll take the lead on all areas of the night shift managing a team of circa 150 colleagues. From planning and managing resources to implementing improvements and maintaining a safe and efficient environment, you’ll help us deliver excellence for our customers. You’ll give your best for your team, too – fostering a people-first culture and making sure they’ve got all the tools, support and training they need.

What you bring to the mix

A performance and people-focused leader who’s led a large-scale warehouse function before, you’ve got all the tools to thrive in this role :

• a track record in effective resource and cost management
• the ability to create and implement plans that improve things for customers and colleagues alike
• an understanding of how to build positive relationships across a business
• strong financial and data-analysis skills
• the proven ability to develop and inspire a team.

Bags of Benefits

We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Tempted to join the team? Apply today!

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!